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6 days ago |
fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart
Paulding County Schools has five school social workers serving 32,000 students in its system. According to the district, its social work operations budget is just under $100,000. So, a recent $2,500 award—courtesy of a National Association of Social Workers contest—is being celebrated and welcomed by the district's small but dedicated team of social workers.
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6 days ago |
yahoo.com | Kevyn Stewart
The BriefPaulding County Schools won a $2,500 award from the National Association of Social Workers for a video highlighting the impact of its social work team. Social worker Byanca Beasley helped a homeless student reunite with his family, leading him to graduate and join the U.S. Marine Corps. With only five social workers for 32,000 students, the district hopes the recognition will raise awareness and attract more people to the profession.
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1 week ago |
fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a felony theft by deception case. This after an Acworth woman lost more than $8,000 in an elaborate scam by someone posing as a bank employee. The backstory: In a series of transactions using Zelle and a Chase Bank digital wallet, Aleah McPherson transferred a total of $8,265 out of her Wells Fargo account. But when she tried to access the transferred funds, they were gone.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Kevyn Stewart
The BriefAn Acworth woman lost $8,265 in a scam. Someone claimed to be a Wells Fargo employee to warn her of fraudulent activity on her account. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as a theft by deception-felony case. ACWORTH, Ga. - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a felony theft by deception case. This after an Acworth woman lost more than $8,000 in an elaborate scam by someone posing as a bank employee.
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2 weeks ago |
fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart
A long-running senior prank known as the "Senior Assassin Game" is drawing serious concern from law enforcement in Paulding County. Deputies say what was once a harmless tradition has become dangerous.
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